My sister says she can't believe I still have this tree-topper angel. We each bought a kit in 1980 from Current and made them. Some time ago, one of her cats peed on her angel (she must have either had a short tree that year or a high-jumping cat) and she had to replace it with a store-bought angel topper, which is also very pretty. But my angel still looks good as new.
The angel's dress, face, and halo were preprinted on the fabric. I colored mine with crayons (I think my sister did too), then pressed it to set and sewed the angel together, adding a little lace at the bottom of her skirt. (I machine quilted her wings). She has a cardboard cone for a base that fits over the top of the tree.
Now don't forget to drop in on Beverly at How Sweet the Sound to see what's going on this Pink Saturday. Her theme today is Christmas music. While I have many, many favorite Christmas songs and styles of music, nothing brings on The Christmas Spirit to me like this classic from Elvis. So before you visit Beverly, have a listen to The King sing this lovely ballad.
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On 12/18/2010, Jorgelina said ...
I love the angel!
Happy pink saturday!!
On 12/18/2010, Sherry said ...
Your little angel is very cute. I love Elvis singing Christmas and gospel. He was amazing!
Merry Christmas.
Sherry
On 12/18/2010, Mary Beth said ...
so sweet! Thanks for sharing and Merry Pinks to you and your family!
On 12/18/2010, Barbara Anne said ...
I love your angel tree topper! Did you color her hair with crayon or stitch it with embroidery floss?
As a Memphis girl, I love Elvis! My favorite Christmas music is Mannheim Steamroller (4 CDs from about 15 years ago make my spirit soar!) and 3 Harps for Christmas by Sylvia Woods.
I'm putting the label on DS1's quilt!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy pink Saturday to you and the kids!
Hugs!
On 12/18/2010, Nicole said ...
We had a tree top angel for years and years that I dearly loved. She was elegant and golden and perfect in every way. She began to show her age and look a bit tired a few years ago and the talk began about how we should replace her. I have not been able to find any thing to equal her, so the top of our tree will be unadorned!
On 12/18/2010, Brenda Kula said ...
'Tis a beautiful angel sitting atop your tree!
Brenda
On 12/18/2010, Kay Ellen said ...
What a charming Angel~
Happy Pink Saturday sweet friend :))
xo
Kay Ellen
On 12/18/2010, Kay Ellen said ...
ooohh and love the song you shared~~~with Elvis!
:))
K
On 12/18/2010, Jil said ...
Love your angel and I remember that kit, believe it or not! Do not let your angel near your sisters cat!!!! lol!
Merry Christmas and HPS, too!
Jil
On 12/18/2010, LaVoice said ...
I love your tree topping angel. I can certainly see why you have have kept it. There is nothing like it today.
On 12/18/2010, Kerrie said ...
I love this post!!
On 12/18/2010, Dena Elwood said ...
Soooo Delightful...~~~Celebrating in this CHRISTmas Season with my Sister's in Blogging , and Thankful that you are 1 of them~~~Hugs Dena
On 12/18/2010, Donnie said ...
I remember the tree toppers from Current. Yours looks like it's really new. Happy Pink Saturday.
On 12/18/2010, Jeanne Vaughters said ...
Hi Susan, I love your angel story. She is just adorable and doesn't show a bit of age. smile. If only we could hold up that well. I too love I'll be Home for Christmas if sung by Elvis. We were listening to his Christmas CD this morning. Your tree,what is showing, is so pretty.
Wishing you Merry Christmas blessings.
Hugs, Jeanne
On 12/19/2010, Sandra Neel Hutchins said ...
Beautiful little angel girl, she looks like you. Your tree is precious. Ah Elvis, what a wonderful voice.
On 12/19/2010, Theanne said ...
Your angel topper is beautiful...I have a Elvis Christmas CD with "I'll be Home for Christmas" on it...love to listen to it! Have a Merry Christmas!
On 12/19/2010, Patti Koosed said ...
Your aging angel is still beautiful.
Isn't it fun to bring Christmas things out each year and the memories they bring. I am 62 years old and I bless my Mother's heart. The year before she passed away she sent me a cardboard nativity scene that I had as a child. It is aging too but what precious memories it brings :)
Merry Christmas
On 12/20/2010, Kathy said ...
What a sweet angel tree topper.
On 12/20/2010, Beverly said ...
Susan, I think she is beautiful, and she has become a real treasure for you.
My mother would love listening to Elvis croon Christmas tunes with you. She loves him.
Happy Pink Saturday and Merry Christmas.
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